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*We a looking for a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with heart Failure patients.  This could be in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

*This RN will follow the schedule of our outpatient clinic which is operational M-F 8-430pm. No weekends or major holidays.

*This nurse will also be involved with seeing and collaborating with the LVAD Team, the first program in this community.  There will be opportunities to do education with hospitalized heart failure patients.  There will be plenty of educational opportunities and growth in learning all about heart failure care.

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of nursing care. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the appropriate delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience:

0-1 years’ experience required, 2-4 preferred

Required Education:

Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Training / Certification / Licensure:

NJ RN License; Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual

Hourly Rate: $42.05 - $58.41 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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